Jobs and work experience - CCEAJobs and work experience - Higher

It is important to be able to understand written and spoken passages about jobs and to be able to describe work and work experience.

Part ofSpanishSchool life, studies and employment

Jobs and work experience: Watch and Listen - Higher tier

Watch and listen as Carlos describes his ideal job to Elena.

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1. The following are words and sentences spoken by Carlos and Elena.

Can you complete the sentences with the appropriate verb from the table?

PracticarSolicitarTenerDarSer
ObtenerConocerBuscarGanarEstar
Practicar
Solicitar
Tener
Dar
Ser
Obtener
Conocer
Buscar
Ganar
Estar

a) __________ la oportunidad

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b) __________ otros idiomas

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c) __________ un trabajo para el verano

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d) __________ a mucha gente

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e) __________ dinero

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f) __________ un trabajo variado

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g) __________ buenas propinas

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h) __________ bien pagado

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i) __________ un empleo

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j) __________ experiencia laboral

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2. After watching the video, answer the following questions in English.

a) What’s Elena doing?

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b) Why?

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c) What does Carlos suggest?

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d) What’s Carlos’s opinion about his job?

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e) According to Carlos, what advantages does it have to work there? Mention 3.

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f) Apart from his wages, what other monetary advantage does his job have?

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g) Is Elena going to apply for a job in the farm?

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h) Who is already working there?